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Awesome Podcast. Informative, funny and told with flair! How can you fault a history podcaster who admits to enjoying Supernatural and thinks Point Break is a modern classic (I’m paraphrasing... but it is). Clearly Jamie’s a bloke with extremely great taste and a lot of intelligence and his Podcast (produced with the excellent co-producer Zee) is first rate! I binged the first two years of podcasts and now I impatiently await each new instalment and listen on the app. Love that there’s an app!I love the attention to the normal, the everyday, the lives and cultures that existed alongside the “great men” of history.But by far the best bit is the attention women get. “50% of your ancestors were women, aren’t you curious about them?” Yes I bloody well am and Jamie makes sure they aren’t edited out of his retelling for which I salute him and his co-producer. About time women took their place, not in a separate Podcast but alongside the boys... where they’ve always been.Keep it up Jamie & Zee, you are awesome.

Anna-Belle Elizabeth Cao

11/08/2017

This is the only podcast I'm consistent about and for good reason. I love history, and this is good for anyone interested in that, or just wants to hear a good story (because the host is fantastic on that as well).

Louis Callahan

4/01/2017

I have been a member from the start. I knew that there were a lot of gaps in my understanding of British History and wanted to learn more than just Romans. . .blah blah blah. . .William the Conquerer. . blah. . .Wars of the Roses. . .Tudors. . .Cromwell. . . Little did I know just how wide the gaps were! The presentation is light-hearted, but based on incredibly detailed research, and Jamie freely (often) admits when there is no information. He also covers far more than battles and dates, doing his best to give a feeling for culture and society. Definitely worth the time.

Casey Talk

1/04/2017

Just started this a couple weeks ago and just got on the Scotcast portion. Love it!

Jeff Sullivan

12/11/2017

Plenty of detail. Great conversational format. Personable host who is honest about his sources and is sure to always point out when information is spotty or unreliable (which is often the case during the periods before Rome through the early Anglo-Saxon era.) Two thumbs up. I decided to start at the beginning and am currently in the time of Penda. Can't wait to get caught up.

Douglas Mead

3/08/2017

Getting into the weeds of British history, Jamie delves deep into original sources and secondary ones. In the end his history is truly a story- never boring, always well thought out and fascinating. History the way it should always be taught.

Georgia Urbano Raysman

11/21/2017

So entertaining, informative, fun/funny. The way history should be shared.

Julie Howell

3/11/2018

One of the most comprehensive British history podcast out there. Well-researched yet unpretentious, this is the cream of the crop. If you like history, you have to listen to this podcast.

Stephanie Noël

2/07/2018

Great podcast very interesting and well presented. Enjoy listening and I find it very relaxing.

Ed Henry

10/08/2017

What a great podcast! Even though the Donald Trump references are making me sick to my stomach. I still have thoroughly enjoyed listening to this

Joel Sullivan

3/30/2017

The best thing about the BHP is the attention to social context. It's great to learn about history from the perspective of the little guy too, not just the dates, place names, and rulers.

Alida Wilson

3/24/2017

This podcast is the very best part of my commute. Thanks for making my life great!

Stacey Walsh

1/12/2018

Greatest Podcast in Existence.Addicting and very well presented.I LOVE this subject,considering my heritage and lineage.

Travis Moody

9/17/2017

It's post-grad level historical analysis presented in a series of rivetting stories. Listen and learn without even realising you're learning. It's a joyous experience.

Richard Lyle

1/05/2018

This is the best podcast I've ever listened too. Still catching up. Only shortly past episode 100. Just took my first quiz. Plus! I'm also a Portlander, so i get all the references!

Craigliam Zimmerman

12/05/2017

Started by listening to some of the most recent ones a couple of weeks ago, and enjoyed it so much I’ve started from episode 1.I’m now on episode 30 and yesterday morning just as I was leaving Newcastle to travel to Warrington across the A69, the episode relating to Hadrian’s wall was on. Learning about the mile castles, the military road, and construction of the the wall, and some of the theory’s and stories were super interesting.I’ll be signing up as a member, if for anything to support the great work Jamie is doing!

Adam Burbridge

12/05/2017

Seriously the best listen for British history. I just wish they came out quicker!!

Toby Barrett

7/28/2017

Great interpretive retelling of history from both a modern and historical perspective.

Gregory Becker

9/27/2017

I am such a fan of the fact that the views of the time period are used to give context to what happened. So often people try to understand history through a 21st century viewpoint and dont grasp how that completely alters how history is interpreted. Jaime does a great job not doing that.

Paul Van Dop

3/27/2017

Perfect companion to a boring data entry job.

Alexander Floyd

8/14/2017

I love this podcast. The only one so listen to regularly. Love Jamie's dedication to history and passion for it. I also love that he works to provide the history of the common people and women who are usually left out if the narrative.

Katie Rose

6/30/2017

History is exciting enough by itself, but Jamie's intelligent and humorous presentation style make the stories of our past both real and entertaining.

Keziah Gibbons

8/19/2017

Though well researched and very through in their approach to history starting from the earliest known times in Britain, Jamie and Zee are just flat out entertaining. You'll learn about Britons, Druids, North Men, Romans and much much more. I heartily recommend becoming a member. When people demonstrate this degree of both passion and craft, they deserve to be rewarded - and the members episodes range from very good to genuinely fantastic.

Dave Straße

9/03/2017

Great podcast! I️ listen to it while I’m at work. It’s great to listen to someone that has as much passion for history as I️ do. Keep up the good work!

Madison Murdoch

11/06/2017

I became friends with unferd! How awesome is that???

Nathan Eric Chambers

1/27/2018

Great podcast, massive detail and thorough research. So much work goes in I'm in awe. Also curious about what happened to the Decode the News podcast with Zee. It was great for a few episodes, very helpful in putting all that crazy stuff into context, then stopped without any explanation I can find.

Harry V Derci

5/23/2017

I've been listening for a little over three years now and I absolutely love the pace, though several people have said it is "slow". I prefer the word thorough. Beyond glimpses of history without any backstory or relevance, Jamie pieces it all together so you get a complete image of what was going on across the whole of the island and the continent, so that you can really get a sense of the significance of the ongoings. I cannot wait until we get to the Plantagenets and beyond, but I really am appreciating learning the history from the ground up.

Tiffany Christman

2/12/2018

The finest of fine grain studies into God's own isle.

Rex Keene

12/04/2017

Literally the best thing since Offa's Dyke!

Ben Gibbs

1/08/2017

Simply outstanding. The bhp re-set the bar from its first episode. It just does not, and can not get any better than this.

Nicholas Horton

2/02/2018

By far one of my most favorite history podcasts. I really appreciate the in depth look at not just historical figures and battles, but also lifestyles of various peoples. Also, a specifically anti-imperialist view is quite refreshing.

Patrick Garretson

9/28/2017

This is one of the best resources for detailed British history I have ever found, written, spoken or recorded. I look forward to each episode with glee!

Victor Hartwell

9/12/2017

I love this podcast so much! It caught my attention with the Vikings to Anglo-saxon tie in as I was finishing up watching the 4th season of Vikings (from the History Channel). Jaime has a talent for relating historical information into great story telling!

Theresa Bossenova

11/25/2017

Just recently came across this podcast and it is my new favourite! The level of detail is astounding without being overwhelming. Definitely recommend for anyone seeking to learn while being thoroughly entertained!

Katrina Helen

5/26/2017

He dives deep ,and is consistently interesting. I can't wait to see what he'll make of periods with more documentation.

Corkey Custer

8/17/2017

My friend at work showed this cast to me and i love listening to it

Chris Manley

9/14/2017

Love listening to this podcast it's super interesting and entertaining.

Sandra Medel

7/10/2017

I love this podcast! Unfortunately I cannot afford to be a member (ZAR do not stretch as far as US$) but I have listened to every single episode. I found it by accident last year and the gaps (read gaping great holes) in my knowledge of English history, which was not part of the curriculum of South African schools, has grown exponentially with each episode. I love the quirky factoids dropped here and there and the easy listening style of the podcast. The depth and breadth of the research is evident in each episode. Thank you so much for hours and hours of listening pleasure!

Tracey Wild

4/02/2017

Very entertaining and informative. I absolutely love his style of podcast. I listen daily

Wilcoxson David

2/10/2018

Really enjoying this. A different way to learn about history.�

Andrew Gedrim

11/14/2017

Take that Game of Thrones! History is better than fiction.

Phoef Sutton

5/13/2017

Absolutely perfect for keeping you feeling like a human wile slaving away at your job.

Kevin DuVall

1/11/2018

Love this pod cast. Like listening to your mate in the pub.

Derek Huyton

5/08/2017

This is the best history podcast out there. Engaging, clearly presented, and well told.

Sheldon Ball

8/03/2017

A wealth of knowledge but presented in an engaging format. I stumbled upon this Podcast and have been thankful that I did. I have learned so much about the History of Britain, as well as, my family history! This is one of my favorite shows and I love to pick random shows and listen while I garden, cook, clean or drive. We are visiting England in September for the first time and I feel a great sense of pride for the country! Keep up the fantastic job!!!!

Kat Marsh

5/28/2017

I’ve been listening for years (basically from the beginning) and find every episode just as interesting and intriguing as the last. Jamie does such a wonderful job of packing in so much detail and analysis (which I love as a detail orientated person) without it feeling too much...also it’s pretty funny and light hearted to! I finally signed up for a membership today and have been binging the members only content, which I can now say gives so much more context and detail. If you’re a history buff, I highly recommend this podcast �

Kacie Heath

1/18/2018

I binge-listen to this podcast when I cannot sleep... eventually, my brain gets so overloaded with info, that I conk out! Love it!

Brodi Tallman

1/05/2018

Just started the podcast a few weeks ago. Excellent job!

Behzad J Larry

1/14/2017

Very informative but entertaining as well! I have been listening for little over a year. Reminds me of a history teacher I had in 6th or 7th grade. An old guy that truly loved history. And knew things most didn't.

David Morris

3/07/2018

I love this way of learning history! It's like a conversation with a passionate friend. I'm only to episode 175, but I can't wait to get caught up!